Welcome to the Anson Engine Museum

Telling the story of the marvel of the internal combustion engine

The Anson Engine Museum is one of the largest engine museums in Europe.

Nestled in Poynton, Cheshire, it is an enchanting and enlightening experience that delves into the captivating history of engines and engineering, and celebrates the vibrant local crafts that complement this rich heritage.

Our story

We have now closed for the winter season and will re-open in spring 2025. New dates to follow.

New dates to follow for 2025

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Ticket prices

Adults: £8 (standard), £10 (event days)
Children (13 to 16): £2.50
Children under 13: Free
Friends of the Anson: Free

Find out more about our Friends of the Anson Scheme.

Anson Engine Museum, Anson Road, Poynton, SK12 1TD

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A great day out!

An introduction to the Anson Engine Museum.

Events

New events for 2025 coming soon

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Find out more about our steam days

Top things to see

The fantastic steam engine section in our Memorial Building.
Several rare, iconic engines from the National Collection.
The largest running Crossley Atmospheric engine.
The Mirrlees No 1 – the first diesel engine ever built in the UK (and third in the world!).
The Gardner 4T5 - always a crowd pleaser!
Our Furnival engine (displayed running a printing press) and our National engine (displayed running a typical workshop).
Our monthly live demos of bodging and blacksmithing work, run by experienced local craftsmen.
Our giant model of Poynton circa 1900, built by our very own volunteers and showing collieries around the area.